Jonbouy
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/21 23:12:58
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It is mostly real instruments...the flute is from Dimension LE, but I did use a real pitch wheel on it.. That's kinda refreshing too....  Next time I do guitars I won't feel such a complete lunatic using a PC joystick as a whammy bar... 
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/21 23:15:18
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well guys another amazing ride, it reminded me of the last time i was home , so i`ve renamed your song THE BALGONIE BOOGIE, LOL
Whoa.... to you ...oh...earth and sea...
for the devil sends the beast with wrath.....
because he knows the time is short.....
let him who hath understanding.....
reckon the number of the beast.....
for it is a human number...
it`s number is.....
666 So if JESUS rose from the DEAD Does that mean he`s the ORIGINAL ZOMBIE?
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/22 07:56:46
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Larry and team...
Loved this. Larry, the experimentation that you PM'd me about is yielding some nice work here. Wow...a lovely feel to this. Say, that cymbal-like sound towards the end (in the right channel) that is very loosely timed...is that timing intentional? It wasn't a bad thing, but it did stand out for me.
Well done, all!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/22 08:24:26
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Guys
sorry I am sooo Late on this tune.I have been a little distracted lately..........
Any way.............MY MY MY MY Goodness.............this is just fantastic........I love how clean the recording is ......the mix sounds nice and full even with just a few instruments.......(something I've been working over in my mind about my music) I just cannot get over how crisp your guitar sounds........how do you do it?
I am a big fan of your music...........It gives me hope and insperation.................nice job guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/22 08:45:29
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Oh, yeah, Larry, I forgot to mention that I, too, felt that your tracking of the acoustice guitar was among your best...well done!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/22 12:05:12
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Tom - Many thanks bubba!! If James keeps his mixes this good, he'll quit his day-job! robby - Thank you! I guess we've been influenced by a variety of styles over the years. Tom (tyde) - Great description! LOL! We appreciate the listen and comments.  Ed - Always a pleasure to have you stop in!! Unusual is what we wanted for sure! Various meters and syncopations, and a whole lot of weirdness to boot! LOL! From a technical standpoint..this wasn't the easiest to perform. Take after take after take... James' made it a lot more cohesive than what it was originally. Now that you mentioned the acoustic recording..I'm thinking of getting one more mic to set up in the room and use it as a ambience mic very subtley and see if it gives it a fuller sound..
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/22 13:38:18
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Sheesh guys, kinda at a loss for words on this one, but I'll try. First of all, great mix. Everything is crystal clear and well defined. Instruments performed beautifully. This song moves, no, ebbs and flows, so nicely. Fantastic work.
Larry, I just wanted to tell you, that your sense of musical adventurism shines through on this. You obviously aren't afraid to try different melodic structures, tempos, and instrumental choices, and you hit the mark more often than anyone I know. The time you've put in working on your acoustic playing is really shining through lately. I just felt like telling you this my friend.
James, how hard do you have to blow on that pitchwheel to get that flute to sound this nice?
Randy
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/22 13:58:40
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Thank you Randy, comments like that really hit the spot, you cheered me up after a crap day. You obviously aren't afraid to try different melodic structures, tempos You ain't kidding..when Larry sent me this piece it took me a couple of hours to realize what was going on - 7/4, 5/4, 4/4, and back again..phew. James, how hard do you have to blow on that pitchwheel to get that flute to sound this nice? It won't work unless I stand on one leg!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/22 18:33:08
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Alan - Many thanks man for the liksten and comments! I think I like yer title better. Mark - Thanks for the kudos on the song, mix, and acoustic. We're glad it worked for you!! Cliff - Distracted?? Waddaya watching the fish jump all day?? James & i really appreciate the kind words! Randy - By all means, keep telling me... Please mention to James that he needs to switch legs every now & then. Wow! We usually have to pay people to become fans!!! 
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/22 18:50:56
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Well ...not the fish in the bay..........
the two legged kind.........no really...........I am actually trying to improv my playing.........LOL........good luck chuck!!!!!!!!!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/22 20:13:56
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/23 10:03:04
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Cliff - Ahhh..The two legged kind 'eh?? Throw 'em back in the water man!! They'll only make life miserable for ya!! LOL! ( Good thing the wife's in work...) Ron - James & I will gladly accept that pal!!!! I'd hate to see what you would write if we did something really terrible sounding tho'....
post edited by lhansen - 2008/10/23 15:05:40
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/23 14:21:42
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Larry, James Wow guys - another thoroughly enjoyable and very interesting piece from the SMB! Everything just knits together perfectly, yet another winner I have to say Steve
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/23 15:09:06
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Thank you Steve, glad you liked our knitting!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/23 22:25:06
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Great stuff. The bass intro sounds just a bit loose with the timing. Could just be my pain pills, had the arm repaired yesterday.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/24 12:11:22
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Mark- The bass is loose like the screws in my head. A perfect match. Well, at least you liked the song. It looks like the surgery went well? Easy on the pain pills..you don't want to be fallin' down and break the other arm. Hope you're healing up fast man.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/24 13:53:48
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ORIGINAL: lhansen
Mark- The bass is loose like the screws in my head. A perfect match. Well, at least you liked the song. It looks like the surgery went well? Easy on the pain pills..you don't want to be fallin' down and break the other arm. Hope you're healing up fast man.
Hurts like the dickens. I'm having to type everything left handed. Not sure when I'll get to play guitar again, but the fingers still move, so that is a very good sign.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/24 14:09:07
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Seriously very musical..... a lot of talent went into making this!
Bestest , Paul
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/24 14:15:28
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Wow - trying to absorb all this...
Gonna take a few listens - that's for sure.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/24 14:25:47
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Mark - hope that hand heals up really quick, take it easy. Paul - thanks very much, Larry's the talent, he comes up with this stuff. Hi Jeff - thanks for listening..more than once!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/24 15:00:34
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Larry; Haven't read the other comments, so sorry if I repeat what's been said. This song has great tone and variety. I'm entranced by the clarity of each instrument. I compare it to my stuff, and I don't know how you get each instrument to sparkle so clearly. I would guess the differences are high quality instruments and equipment, for one thing; but more so, the professional-level skill by your group in the set up, execution, mix and mastering. Anyway, I enjoyed this tune a lot.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/25 00:04:37
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Very ambitious theme, depicting movement in ALL its forms . But then you start out with a panned effect that immediately suggest width, space. The manner in which you place your subsequent instruments lends itself to that same impression. Thematic development features a lot of variety. James, you've long been one of my favorite guitarists, and I see I'm not the only one to liken your style to that of Martin Barre. The bamboo flute adds a nice dimension. Flawless mix, everything right where it should be. Another success story by a prolific team. Mark
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/25 14:27:35
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Mark (mwall) - Yes! James is the mix miester!! Actually, everything is mixed 'in-the-box' Sonar. However, I feel that James has a bit of a Golden touch....and neither of us has any hi-end stuff to my knowledge. We both have wives that distribute to us our weekly allowances. Seriously tho, thank you very much for the kind words and it's nice to know that this what you're hearing, so I guess we're doing something right. Mark-Man, you missed your calling to be an art-critic in life!! Nice words Mark! Thank you! We really appreciate you stopping in.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/25 14:32:18
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very professional sounding. the guitar is awesome, esp at ~ 2:30. very clean mix in my speakers.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/25 18:07:10
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Thank you Dan. that's kind of you.
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/25 19:23:25
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You guys knock me out... mega-talented... Great tune... Wonderful production...
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/25 21:06:54
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ORIGINAL: lhansen
James & I were pretty busy working on this one! Lots of odd meters going on in this. It's an instrumental depicting movement in all it's various forms.
James Griffiths - Electric guitar, Bamboo flute, strings, and mixing.
Me - Acoustic guitar, percussion, and bass.
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We really appreciate and enjoy your listening and taking the time to comment on this song. It's what it's all about!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/26 12:26:41
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Frank - Thanks man. Very kind of you and James & I appreciate it.
markus - U rawk dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/26 12:45:02
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Larry This song is great! I was thinking why did I not hear it on Mix so I checked your page. Guess I missed it! Anyone here is the review I left you there..
Man I missed this Larry. Friggin killer tune!! Acoustic is blowing me away as is the bass line. Very impressive indeed. This is just an incredible journey. Beautiful touch with the flute!!
The is one of the best tunes I have heard from you. Awesome!!
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RE: New SMB Tune/Universal Travel
2008/10/26 17:41:05
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James/Larry: Nice job once again guys. This one really travels along nicely. I love all the various sounds that you guys incorporate and yet it doesn't sound too busy. Just the right combo. Larry you have really come a long way with your flute playing and your acoustic sound is a sweet as ever! James, as usual, very tasteful, well placed guitar with a great tone. Somehow you manage a tone without too much treble but it doesn't sound muffled. The mix is great too. I listened the other day but didn't have time to respond so I a second listen today was in order. Great work guys. I also like the new pic on the SMB SC site. You guys sure are fancy! AHA! You guys are getting sneaky. I didn't read the thread today and forgot what I read the other day. I see James had flute duty this time around. Nice job James.
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